Home Security Monitoring System - Is it Worth It?

Home Security Monitoring System - Is it Worth It?

A lot of people when they see an advanced home security monitoring system ask if it's worth it. Personally, I think they only need to be worth it one time to be worth it, you know what I mean? Though they can get rather expensive as you add more features, you really have to decide how much you're willing to spend for peace of mind. We're going to go through some of the features of a home security monitoring system and evaluate some of the advantages and disadvantages of them.

First up, we'll look at just a basic alarm unit. This is just a receiver that sits in your house which is connected to motion sensors on the doors and windows. This unit will sound an alarm that will wake everyone up, which will startle any intruder and hopefully get them to leave. The advantages of this are that it's fairly low cost, doesn't involve a monthly fee, and is a pretty good deterrent. The disadvantages are that it cannot contact the police, and some of the cheaper models are easily tricked.

The next item in a home security monitoring system is evaluate is the receivers that contact police, fire, and emergency response. The advantages of these are pretty obvious: if someone does come in and you are injured, or just can't get to a phone, everyone is contacted automatically. Additionally, there's peace of mind knowing police are on their way. The disadvantages are that there is a monthly fee associated with this, and most of them require a dedicated phone line.

The last thing that we're going to look at it is wireless security cameras. These are meant more for the large scale homes, or for people that need protection. They're not nearly as expensive as they once were, but they're no pocket change either. They're up about 0 apiece, and can wirelessly transmit recorded video to a receiver station or to a main unit to be recorded and stored. This data can then be backed up and reviewed in case something happens. The advantage is that you always know what's going on around your home and you feel much more secure. The disadvantage is that they get quite expensive if you have to add on more than two, and if you live in an area with severe weather you have to invest in sturdier models.

So whether not a home security monitoring system is worth it is up to you, what system you're looking at, and how much you're willing to spend to feel safe and secure.

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